Alas, it was too good to be true. As far as no-brainer Texas brand collaborations goes it was pulled off rather well. A spokesperson for Shiner Beer told Chron.com on Monday that there is no truth to the rumor that the two Texas powerhouses are collaborating on a beer.

"We're not sure where the graphic originated and although we have love for Whataburger it is not a real collaboration," spokesperson Eleanor Judge said via email.

The folks at Whataburger also said they aren't sure where it came from but they seemed to have gotten a kick out of it too.

The graphic came from the mind of Dallas resident and graphic designer Mark Fallis, who is a fan of the work done by design firm McGarrah Jesse, which handles both Whataburger and Shiner.

"I had never really attempted to try and make something viral," Fallis told Chron.com. "So instead of just creating the label, I figured why not make it a fake ad and post as anonymously as I could and make it look believable."

Fallis said that he's not done mashing up other iconic Texas brands.

The imaginary premium lager got a lot of fans of both brands in a tizzy over the weekend but it will have to remain a dream for now. Beer usually comes before Whataburger, especially after the bars close.

"I prefer pilsners with Whataburger-style burgers," Justice said. "Grassy, herbal hops work well with the mustard and pickles. Burgers are really easy to pair with because they've got savory, bready, sour pickles, and sweet ketchup. You can pick out any one of those flavors and find a pairing for it."

He suggests local craft beers like Saint Arnold's 5 O'Clock Pils or Eureka Heights' Wow Factor as great pairings with your next Whataburger splurge.